August starts at the park…

These are Maximilian sunflowers and they are wonderful!

There’s a whole lotta love going on here. I wonder if any of them ever got married?

Does this tree make me look fat?

All romping and cavorting must stop for the sake of a fine stick.

Central Park’s lake, looking good for August. It’s a man-made lake, but the water level is natural. I’ve seen it dried-up some summers.

Taking a wee “hike” over to where we thought we saw an osprey perched in a tree.

Sure enough!

A tired Jo is a good Jo.

Los Alamitos Race Course

Hitch up your car here!

Cool little track, although I never win here.

Super-trainer Bob Baffert giving yet another interview.

The clubhouse. Too rich for my blood!

Apartments encroaching. It’s days are numbered most likely, so I enjoy the place while I can.